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IS READY
W.tt.LOWA WILL OUTDO
ITSELF SEPTEMBKII 20.
Program Which Will Eentcrtaln Visit
vors to Wallowa Sunday, September
20, Is Announced Today Liberal
Music, Interspersed With Speeches
1 Track Construction Work Itctard
ed While Bridge Gang Builds Bridge
Will Go On Thursday.
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"THE SCHOOL OF QUALITY"
GOING SOME.
The fastest thing in the world In
the line of. transportation Is the ice
yacht. Such a boat, the Drub, cov
ered five-eighths of a mile on the
Shrewsbury river, two years ago, at
the rate of a. mile In 24 seconds.
Autos, however, do pretty well.
" HT. Tj, til... i.rnuM hp mi I u . nn -. t ho
. Florida sands, two yerns ago, in 28
8-5 seconds..
Electric ears ore not much behind.
On the Mar!cnfeld?Zopen )lne in
Prussia, Ihcy Jiave reached a speed of
130.4 -miles an hour.
Steam cars have come clos to the
electric record. In 1904 a, Philadel
phia & Reading train ran 4.8 miles nt
a speed of 115.2. miles an hour..: ,.
Somewhnt In the rear is the bicy
clist. , Robert A.. Walthour, paced,
made a mile in 1 minute'6 1-3 seconds.
. "The ponies" aro much slower, and
yet they have reached a respectable
rate of speed. Salvatr ran a mile in
1:35 Dan Patch paced the distance
In 1:55, Lou PJUon" trotted it in
....
vinasaisted man necessarily
trails behind. J. Nllsen skated a mile
In i:3. Dnn Kellv ran 100 yards" in
9 3-5 seconds. George ' M. Daniels
warn 100 yards in 65 2-5 seconds,, a
rate of aearly four miles an hour. ,t .
These records, which are assembled
by a writer In the July Technlenl
World, are the symbols of an era that
Is going some. New York Mall. .
; '
Threshing Is drawing to a close all
over the northwest,' 'and 'the great
majority, of the growers are selling as
fast as they can haul It to the ware
houses. 'There will bo millions of dol
lam of new money finding its way Into
circulation before the holiday trade
opens.' .:,:...:'.:..'.'."..:!.
(- ; -
If you have not already registered
this year you. will bo given an oppor
tunity, to do so on and after the 20th
of this month, until October 20. If
you have not registered, do so. It
saves so much troublo to find six
freeholders who may know you on
election day. ' -.
.
In the primary electon held In
Washington Tuesday, Senator Ankcny
only carried eight rountlos of the 28
for re-election. Jones, his successor
leads by no, less than 11. 00').
t i " Wallowa's ProfiTajn. ! 41
Address of welcome -to Wal- 4
Iowa L. Couch. -
Response. fr
Music Enterprise and, Wal-
Iowa bands. .''.'."..
4 . March to Grove. ' 4-
'Address of Welcome to Wal-
4 Iowa "county County Judge
Olmstead. -
Response.
' Luncheon; coffee and apples 4
4 supplied, : .
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Wallowa, Sept. 12. (Special.) The
program for the big' demonstration
here one week from tomorrow, when
the excursion from La Grande reaches
here, was announced today, and is
substantially as above,'' The local peo
ple are taking gren,t Interest In ' the
event, and will do all in their power
to properly entertain the vlnltors.
Buildiiiff Bridge. "
The construction crew Is now .build
ing a railroad bridge across the Wal
lowa river in this city, and advance
has been temporarily Dialled. . The
steel gang will move on toward Los
tlno about Thursday noon, according
to expectations. ; .
Tenth ind Morrison, Portland, Oregon ' A. P. Armstrong, LLB.t Principal
d,Ve occupy two floors 65 by 100 feet, have a $20,000 equipment,
employ a large faculty, give individual instruction, receive more calls
for office help than we can meet Our school admittedly leads all
others in quality of instruction. It pays to attend such an institution.
CSali a Business Man: ''Keep hammering away everlastingly ou thorough
work. It will win out in the end." Said au Educator "The quality of instruc
tion given in your school makes it the standard of its kind in the Northwest
COpen all the year. Students admitted at any time. Catalogue free.
References: Any bank, any newspaper, any business man in Fort'ani.
mt ifie
rruitScasdriisNowQn
Phone Us Your Orders for
ECONOMY
JARS
COUSEUM SKATING RMK
Open every afternoon from 2:30 to 5. Every night from 7:30
to 10. Will open from 7:30 Saturday evening until 11 o'clock.
Those desiring to learn to skate will be taught by an able in
structor Gratis every evening from 5 to 6.
NOTICE: Rights reserved to refute all obectionable persons
admission to this Rink.
JACK D. O'BRIEN
Manager
Pints ............$1.10 dozen I
t ': Quarts ..... .T .51.35 dozen J
Half gallons ............. $1.75 dozen
Extra clamps 10c dozen
Estra caps ............. . 20c dozen
EXTRAS FOR EASY VACUUM JARS
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Caps 18o dozen
Rubber rings ........... .,20c dozen J
Clamiw'......,,..,,..,.,..iOcdozeri
Extra large Jelly Glasses . . .45c dozen
These are an attractive size and shape, and are easily j
worm ou cents per dozen '
F- D-
!4!I-I4f5 Adams Ave.
H AT STE W
Phone Red 1 ir
GEORGE PALMER, President W. H. BRENHOLTS Ass't Casnier
C. S, WILLIAMS, 2d Ass't Cashier
North Yuklma his a committee col
Icctlng- 800 boxes of choice exhibit P
ph-p to b Kent to the Niitlunul Irri
gation convention, which moots noun
In Albuo,iiorqiio.
, .
The city council of Union In ronnlil-
erln the lnxtallallon of a munlclpn
IlKhtlnir plant. It In evllmnteil to cost
about $ 2 r.,ono.
CONVENTION' AT UNION.
iV. C. T. U. to Mci In Union Scplem
bcr 2.1-21, Iik IuhIvc.
SUIT OF LADU CltEEK.
Water Ttlftlit in Iidd Creek Snbject
of Case Filed In Court.
That the quiet .and serene stream of
water known as Ladd creek Is to be
the subject of considerable litigation
in the courts of Union county, Is evl
dent. A suit involving water Vlght
for ' irrigation purpones has been
brought by Jacob Neuman against
?"rank Counsel), et .at., .The, water in
question Is that of Ladd creek, and it
ta "no doubt ft fact that the matter will
be fought by both parties, until a per
feet title right is establlnhed by one
or the othor, If such Is possible under
the present state laws. Considerable
territory is wntered by Ladd Creek af
ter It emerges from its secluded can
yon, and tho land owners In that vicin
ity '.will be Interested In the outcome
of the suit now filed with tho clerk of
the circuit court. ...
FLOWEK 1U.OOMS TOXIC.HT.
Tntcrevtlnx Plant nt Ivcderlo Shop Will
lllooiii Ttuli;li(. .
The night blooming ccretis, s.ld t6
be the 'only one In the city, owned by
MIfs Pauline Lederle, will bloom tv
night, four hloFSoniH boln? about to
break out for the night only. The
plant has had one blossom this sum-
m-r, but tonight four will open up for
the uiliulrlng gi'.r.o of many who will
no doubt crowd tho shop window to
see tho boautlful flower. . Mies Lo-
di'iie will leave the window well light
od ho that lovers of real beautv In
nowers can see tne annual occur
rece. . . .
I.KlllTS HUE AtJAIN.
Axtnoioiolcnl PrctHctlon Sus More
N'orthci'ii Lights Tonlulit.
Union. Sept. 12. (Special.) The
17lh nnmial convouilon of the W, C
T. IT. of Union lounty, will be hehl In
the Presbyterian church at Union Wed
nesday and Thursday, September".!.
H. Mrs. Helen ll. Hatfield will bo
present.
Union Is preparing to entertain ull
who come. Those who an planning on
1elng present should sepd their names
to Mrs. Annie West, chairman of the
4-ntertnlnniont committee. Tnmo,
and make the convention a real Jubl
le," announces the county president,
Mrs. Wattle M. Wolfs.
Aceoriiing to astronomical nn
noiincenii nts. tho beautiful spoctnel
jirosented Inst night when the north
ern lights showed clearly In the ski
despite a brilliant moon light night
will be vlstblo ngnln tonight, fa th
event that th clouds obscure 1
vision, of course, they will not I
seen.
J. M. BERRY, Vice President
-' F. L. MEYERS Cashier
3655
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La Grande National Bank
: , Of La Grande," Oregon v
CAPITAL AMD SURPLUS $160,000
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY
. ' : . ' DIRECTORS .
J. MBerry JA. B. Conley ; F. J. Holmes . F. M.
C. C.;Pennincton ? F. L. Meyers Geo."L. Cleaver
i -W. L. Brenholts Qaorge Palmsr
Brykit
Daily Observer, 65 per Month
OPENING DF RICH FRUIT
THE CAE- ACT
1.1.000 acres of the most fertile land In tho State of Idaho will bo
thrown oiien for settlement under the Carey Act on
OCTOBER
Thl trno. Is on. the south bank.
of the Knake river, on the main
line of the Oregon Short, Lino
llnilway, eight miles east of
Ohnn's Ferry, a division point
on that road. The choosing of
tho land will be under tire su
pervision of the State ljtnd
Hoard of Idaho. Location unex
celled, with the very best trans
continental transportation facll-,
TWELFTH
itles and closest markets, t'll
muto uniform; no extreme heat
or cold. Lots of sun. Water Is
perpetual and a groat surplus .
provides enough for 50,000 acres
and 10,000 horse power besides.
Soil is a volcanic nsh, decom
posed lava and vegetable mould.
None better for fruits, alfaira'
and sugar beets.
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AND
CQAL
Now is the time to think '
about your winter supply
We have the supply and the price
and quality is right
Phone, Main 6 For Particulars
GRANDE R0NDE CASH CO.
x LEWIS BROS. Proprietors.
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REDUCED RAILROAD RATE5
Send for Itooklcts and Information, to cither inMrcs
KINGS HILL IRRIGATION & POWER COMPANY,
MAI OFFICE. BOISE, IDAHO
B. 5. COOK &r CO. Oregon agents,
Corbctt Building, Portland. Oregon,
N E W A R R I VALS
THE LATEST NEW YORK STYLES IN
Collars, and fancy Belts AH Colors
Fine line pillow tops, Lace and ruffling to
match. . Stamped linen, Genter " pieces, , X
' and Scarfs. .Beautiful line Met '.Waists, ; v
: ; ; ; : .
Reduced prices on white waists, summer belts and many
other lines. Call and make your selections
while they last
lit YAH DUYN (0.
UduA Ore.
IN THE I
Masonic BMU
V.rivV U NnliirnlUctl.
A flrecU with n nio tmKtx-lliihle
well ii tmir'iri'tiirK'i'iui, cm over
from Vnl.n yeiterluy und took oot
rmturnllznttrin papers ttt the county
clerk's office.
i Slcuurt SocniK Uoho-t.
Hunchuca, ArU.. Sept. 12. Col. Wll
liaiu K. Stewart, the Frt Clrant exile,
I In the pink of i'umlHIon totloy fur
the flO-lalln ihle precillioil by the
wnr (h-m ttnent, nfter mnkl: 13
miles liiKt night n n preliminary
int, h nn hour fln'l 1'6 inlnoteM.
t.Varts friends are ilellehted at the
mitcMVio of the ride.
Qil
Minnie
wanted a
irni I'iuN In Mtirler.
pn, Mlih., Sept. 12. Deeatisr
'per, itRrd IS, and pretty,
ducatlon, her parents are
dead today. Fitch Cooper, the father,
objected, to her entering the .high
school, insisting' that he work. The
pnrcuts cittarreled, following which he
shot and killed his wife, and killed
hlmmlf.
FOl'NI) Two bunchta of keys. The
owner may have tame by calling at
tlil office and proving property.
POSITION WANTED As bookkeep
er. Will take position requiring all
my time or wl!l accept position re
quiring part time. Apply at this of-fics.
A BUILDING BOOM
I now lue. We liav e put In a fine line ot 'V. G." Flooring
ami Stcpiln;, nl Squares surfm ctl on four siilts; native flnl-h
nml tllmciislon. Ccdnr Shindies f the first quulity, some prlfC
a second trade. Wc nrc losing out our lors and Pnsh '
Portland wholesale prh-c. You jrot 2-8x0-8 Door for $1.25; oilier
kliuN in pi'oiMrtIon. .. ;
Don't wait until the Fall rush is on,
buy now to avoid the mad sCram-
blc for material later on
: STODDARD LUMBER CO.
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